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Alexandria Strawberry (Fragaria vesca 'Alexandria') Seeds
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Alexandria Strawberry (Fragaria vesca 'Alexandria') is a prized variety of alpine strawberry known for its sweet, aromatic, and intensely flavorful red berries. Unlike traditional strawberries, this variety produces fruit continuously throughout the growing season without runners, making it perfect for small gardens, containers, and borders. The compact, bushy plants also boast delicate white flowers, adding ornamental value alongside their delicious fruit. With their exceptional taste and ease of growing, Alexandria Strawberries are a must-have for home gardeners and gourmet fruit lovers.
Key Features:
Produces small, intensely sweet, and aromatic red berries
Everbearing variety with a long harvest season
Compact, runnerless growth ideal for small spaces and containers
Hardy and adaptable to various climates
Beautiful white flowers enhance garden aesthetics
Growing Information:
Light Requirements: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Preferences: Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5-7.5).
Planting Tips: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil, do not cover, and keep them moist. Transplant seedlings outdoors once the danger of frost has passed.
Watering Needs: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress s.
Benefits:
Delicious & Nutritious: High in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.
Extended Harvest: Produces fruit throughout the growing season.
Space-Saving: Compact growth is ideal for small gardens and containers.
Ornamental Appeal: Beautiful white flowers add visual interest.
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Growing Zones: Alexandria Strawberry thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. In colder regions, it can be grown as an annual or in containers that can be brought indoors during winter.
How to Use in the Garden:
Edible Gardens: Perfect for raised beds, borders, and kitchen gardens.
Container Growing: Thrives in pots, hanging baskets, and window boxes.
Ground Cover: Forms a lush, productive ground cover in garden beds.
Ornamental Landscaping: Adds beauty with both flowers and fruit.
Conclusion: Alexandria Strawberry (Fragaria vesca 'Alexandria') is a delightful, easy-to-grow alpine strawberry variety that offers delicious fruit, ornamental beauty, and a long harvesting period. Whether grown in containers, garden beds, or as a decorative ground cover, this compact and runnerless variety is an excellent choice for home gardeners seeking a bountiful and flavorful harvest.